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Proactive on Profar
Jurickson Profar ((USATSI))
Jurickson Profar's stay might be short-lived, but who really knows for sure? Our Scott White is willing to find out with the 20-year old on all of his rosters. Full story
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1Mitch Moreland, TEX, 1B37
2Jerome Williams, LAA, RP34
3Jurickson Profar, TEX, SS28
4Scott Feldman, CHC, SP26
5Brandon McCarthy, ARI, SP24
6Jake Odorizzi, TB, SP24
7Josh Lindblom, TEX, RP23
8Francisco Liriano, PIT, SP19
9Rick Porcello, DET, SP19
10Eric Chavez, ARI, 3B19
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1Carlos Villanueva, CHC, SP-31
2Tony Cingrani, CIN, SP-30
3Hector Santiago, CHW, RP-21
4Yuniesky Betancourt, MIL, 3B-18
5Barry Zito, SF, SP-16
6Ross Detwiler, WAS, SP-16
7Josh Beckett, LAD, SP-16
8Kevin Slowey, MIA, SP-14
9Justin Grimm, TEX, SP-13
10Jaime Garcia, STL, SP-12
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Carlos Ruiz out 3-4 weeks with hamstring injury
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(10:08 am ET) The Phillies made it official Tuesday by placing starting catcher Carlos Ruiz on the 15-day disabled list with a Grade 2 strained right hamstring. The team announced Monday Ruiz is expected to be sidelined 3-4 weeks based on the size and location of the tear, according to MLB.com.

Profar hitless in first start
by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com
(10:03 am ET) Rangers shortstop Jurickson Profar went hitless in his first start of the season.

Profar started at second base and hit ninth Monday. Profar went 0 for 2 during the game, but was able to add two RBI. He was hitting .278/.370/.438 in 144 at-bats in Triple-A. 


Cardinals not worried about Trevor Rosenthal
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(10:03 am ET) Cardinals reliever Trevor Rosenthal continues to be a steadying force at the back-end of the team's bullpen. He hasn't allowed a run in his last 11 appearances (9 2/3 innings), striking out 15.

Rosenthal is on pace for more than 80 appearances, but manager Mike Matheny said he's not concerned about the right-hander, who has a 2.42 ERA and 13 holds.

"It’s a growing concern for all you (media) guys," Matheny said, per the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. "At times he’s felt very good and we’ve still shut him down a couple days. He’s one of the physically strongest guys we have. If we find it’s affecting him, we change course. He prepared to be a starter this year. He prepared for 200 innings. We’re not going to give him that. But we’re going to give him an opportunity to help us win. And that’s what he’s been helping us do."


Cardinals don't want to rush Michael Wacha
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(9:58 am ET) With the Cardinals' rotation banged up, fans are clamoring for starting pitcher prospect Michael Wacha, who is dominating at Triple-A Memphis, to be promoted to the majors. However, the Cardinals are taking a cautious approach with the 2012 first-round pick.

"Everybody is focused on the Wacha 'clock,'" general manager John Mozeliak told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, referring to the nickname for big-league service time. "The clock is something that is well-documented and it’s something that we think about."

Mozeliak warned of the dangers of rushing Wacha and having to deal with Stephen Strasburg-esque issues worrying about overstressing a developing arm. Wacha, who is 4-0 with a 1.89 ERA in eight starts for Memphis, has just 68 2/3 pro innings under his belt. For perspective on how the Cardinals have handled prospects in the past who they viewed as ace material, rookie Shelby Miller tossed 383 2/3 innings in the minors before joining the Cardinals' rotation and Adam Wainwright had 793 innings in the minors (the latter split between the Cardinals and Braves organizations).


Anthony Rendon not an option at 2B just yet
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(9:48 am ET) Nationals infield prospect Anthony Rendon has started the process of learning to play second base. He made his fifth start at the position for Double-A Harrisburg Monday.

It begs the question with Danny Espinosa struggling: Are the Nationals looking for Rendon to possibly take over at second base at the major-league level? Nationals manager Davey Johnson said that's not the plan quite yet.

"We like him -- we like him a lot," Johnson said of Rendon, per FOX Sports. "But putting him at second at the major-league level, he’s not there yet. He’s not (playing second) specifically. He’s just occasionally going over there."

Johnson added reserve infielder Stephen Lombardozzi and Triple-A infielder Zach Walters are options ahead of Rendon, who is widely considered the team's best prospect, if the team made a decision to replace Espinosa in the starting lineup.

Rendon continues to rake for Harrisburg. His slash line through 30 games is .346/.654/1.136. He has two triples, six home runs, 11 doubles and 23 RBI.


Omar Infante to remain at the top of the order
by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com
(9:43 am ET) Tigers second baseman Omar Infante will continue to hit leadoff against left-handed pitching, according to mlive.com.

Manager Jim Leyland said the move was "a no-brainer." Leyland admitted that the move would be temporary, and that Austin Jackson would remain in the spot once he returned. While he's happy with Infante's performance, Leyland doesn't think he's the ideal long-term leadoff hitter. 

"He's not an ideal leadoff guy. He doesn't walk much, but he hits pretty good." Omar can hit anywhere. Omar just comes ready to play everyday and whatever you ask him to do, he does," Leyland said.

Infante is hitting .313/.344/.444 in 144 at-bats this year. 


Gordon Beckham playing shortstop in rehab games
by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com
(9:31 am ET) White Sox second baseman Gordon Beckham played shortstop during Monday rehab game.

Beckham played shortstop in college, but has been used as a second baseman during his major-league career. The team has Alexei Ramirez at short, so there's no immediate need for Beckham to play the position. The White Sox are currently three games under .500, and could be looking to see whether Beckham can handle the position for trade purposes. Beckham is hitting .316/.333/.316 in 19 at-bats. 


A.J. Pierzynski activated from DL
by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com
(9:22 am ET) Rangers catcher A.J. Pierzynski has been activated from the disabled list. 

Pierzynski has been sidelined since May 5 with an oblique injury. He went 1 for 6 during his two game rehab stint. Pierzynski is eligible to return Tuesday against Athletics starter Dan Straily. He's hitting .263/.297/.411 in 95 at-bats this year. 


Seth Smith clubs fourth home run
by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com
(9:17 am ET) Athletics outfielder Seth Smith clubbed his fourth home run of the season Monday against the Rangers. 

In the second inning, Smith hit a solo shot against A's starter Josh Lindblom. Smith later added an RBI single. He also walked twice during the game. He scored three runs. Smith is hitting .285/.352/.451 in 144 at-bats this year. 


Jed Lowrie collects three hits
by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com
(9:08 am ET) Athletics infielder Jed Lowrie collected three hits Monday against the Rangers.

Lowrie hit two singles, and a double during the game. Though Lowrie reached three times, he did not score or drive in any runs. Lowrie's strong season continues, as he has a .298/.373/.439 slash line in 171 at-bats. 


 
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